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Chuck E. Cheese Launches New Concept: Chuck’s Arcade™

by Katie Lee

Dallas — Chuck E. Cheese, America’s favorite arcade and family entertainment center, is launching a new arcade concept, Chuck’s Arcade™. The new concept combines classic games and the hottest new games alongside iconic Chuck E. Cheese animatronic characters. The arcade was created for adults and lifelong fans who grew up surrounded by the electric glow of arcade screens, the symphony of digital soundtracks and the thrill of chasing high scores with friends long into the night. Chuck’s Arcade™ is a modern-day love letter to the games and people who made …

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Champs Sports Unveils First-Ever Reimagined Store Concept

by Katie Lee

New York City — Champs Sports, a banner under Foot Locker, Inc., has unveiled its reimagined retail concept designed to deliver an enhanced customer journey through an immersive retail experience. Reopening on July 1 in two key markets — Tampa, Fla. (Brandon Exchange) and Portland, Ore. (Washington Square) — the redesigned stores reflect Champs Sports’ commitment to blending sport and everyday life to deliver a redefined retail experience. The new concept introduces an inviting and modernized storefront featuring a bright, organized design and an extensive selection of multi-brand apparel, footwear …

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Miss A Accelerates National Growth, Aiming for 100 Stores by Q1 2026

by Katie Lee

Dallas — Baik Brands Inc., the company behind fast-rising beauty retailer Miss A, has an aggressive expansion goal to reach 100 stores by the first quarter of 2026. The milestone reflects the brand’s ongoing success in redefining affordable beauty through a high-volume, trend-driven retail model. Miss A currently operates over 65 stores nationwide, with recent openings in key markets including Atlanta, Indianapolis and Chicago. The brand has built a loyal following by offering over 15,000 beauty and lifestyle products — most priced under $2 — and refreshing its inventory every …

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Walmart Opens First Owned and Operated Case-Ready Beef Facility

by Katie Lee

Olathe, Kan. — On June 27, Walmart opened its first-ever owned and operated case-ready beef facility in Olathe, Kan. This milestone reinforces Walmart’s commitment to building a more resilient, transparent and efficient supply chain for Angus beef — helping Walmart provide quality beef options that meet demand and bring tremendous value to customers across the Midwest. “The opening of our new facility in Olathe, Kansas, is centered on delivering more of what our customers want — affordable food and quality they can trust,” says John Laney, executive vice president, food, …

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Liquid Theater

by Katie Lee

— By Rick Marencic — The rise of the ‘mocktail’ movement and how it impacts restaurant bar design and facility operations. Consumer awareness of the benefits of low alcohol consumption has increasingly permeated the market — influencing everything from product offerings to how restaurants, bars and entertainment venues are designed. Retail surveys show that sales of non-alcoholic wines, beers and spirits grew from $8 billion in 2018 to over $11 billion in 2022, according to IWSR (International Wine and Spirits Record). This paradigm shift is largely driven by evolving health …

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Stretch Zone Celebrates 400th Location

by Katie Lee

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. — Stretch Zone, the nation’s leader in practitioner-assisted stretching, announced today the opening of three new locations across the country, reaching 400 studio locations — marking a major milestone in the brand’s rapid national expansion. Stretch Zone has achieved this growth without a single location failure, a rare feat in the franchise world, and a testament to the brand’s proven model, operational excellence and robust franchise support. The multi-location debut underscores Stretch Zone’s momentum and growing national footprint, with three new studios set to open in Rogers, Ark.; …

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Chicken Salad Chick to Open First Restaurant in Kansas

by Katie Lee

Atlanta — Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only fast-casual chicken salad restaurant concept, will open its first restaurant in Kansas on July 1 — expanding the brand’s footprint to 22 states. The new restaurant will be located in Overland Park. Sisters Jo Anne Williams and Cindy Sulzman are the team behind this milestone opening for the brand. In addition to their Overland Park restaurant, the pair are slated to open two more Chicken Salad Chick restaurants in Johnson County in 2026. Sulzman will be heading up retail operations, catering and …

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Fuzzy’s Taco Shop Pilots New Hospitality-Driven Model in Sugar Land, TX

by Katie Lee

Sugar Land, Texas — Fuzzy’s Taco Shop has shaken things up in the Houston area with the grand opening of its newest location in Sugar Land, called Fuzzy’s Tacos and Margs, on June 16, 2025. The restaurant marks a new offering for the brand, debuting a fresh dining experience with full-service hospitality, digital innovations and a menu refresh. Unlike traditional Fuzzy’s locations where guests order at the counter and collect their food at a pickup window, the Sugar Land restaurant will offer tableside service. Guests will be welcomed to take …

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Abercrombie & Fitch Opens Women’s-Only Store at Domain NORTHSIDE

by Katie Lee

Austin, Texas — Abercrombie & Fitch has officially opened at Domain NORTHSIDE with a women’s-only concept store. Located near Grimaldi’s, it will offer the latest styles in women’s fashion and accessories catered to millennials and Gen-Z alike. Domain NORTHSIDE, home to the Rock Rose entertainment district, is the latest evolution in mixed-use real estate in Austin with over 120 tenants comprised of restaurants, retailers, services and entertainment venues. Abercrombie & Fitch joins a host of new high-end tenants at Domain NORTHSIDE, including the coming soon J.Crew, Fashionphile, OMEGA, Loro, Google …

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Berner International Doubles Manufacturing Footprint in New Castle, PA

by Katie Lee

New Castle, Pa. — Berner International, North America’s leading manufacturer of air curtains, plans to double its current manufacturing footprint in New Castle, Pa., by adding 55,000 square feet of new production space and 70 new jobs, in order to meet growing global demand. Construction will begin in summer 2025 and is expected to conclude in early 2026. Operations will commence as early as second quarter 2026. Berner recently hosted a groundbreaking ceremony with nearly 100 attendees; the formal ceremony was followed by a tour of Berner’s plant and an …

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